complex.com Archives - 17 February 2013, Sunday

Now coming through with a Navy option of the 1400 , here we see one of the most recent tag team efforts from New Balance and J. Crew. The on-hand offering notes a predominantly suede upper with touches of leather utilized on the tongue, side and heel. Grey detailing, branding and matc...

The NBA All-Star Game has long been a showcase for not only the best players in the NBA, but also some of the best sneakers to touch NBA courts. It wasn't always this way - Oscar Robertson wasn't getting any special makeups in the '60s - but over the past couple of decades it's just b...

ven though the event has lost a little prestige we still sit there gawking at our flat-screens waiting for someone to defy all physics and throw down a jam that will still have us talking about it on Monday. Just as important as the competition is the kicks the players don while they ...

has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, as well as making false statements, according to The Week Magazine . Mr. Jackson allegedly used $750,000 in campaign funds to buy a Rolex watch, fur capes and parkas, and children's furniture between 2007 and 2009. ...

In taking a look at the second installment between Vans and Marvel, here we see the Cali brand's Sk8-Hi and Era models featuring Spider Man detailing. The comic-friendly kicks have been done up in both canvas and suede, each with can't-miss graphics accenting alongside. You can find t...

Amanda Bynes is back in action, this time in the pages of Us Weekly. She did a questionnaire called "25 Things You Don't Know About Me." Our best guess is that her publicist thought this would be damage control. It's not. First, the magazine describes her as an "aspiring fashion desig...

The slam dunk contest has been a huge part of NBA All-Star Weekend since it debuted in Denver in 1984. (Except when they cancelled it in 1998, but that's beside the point.) There have been many memorable sneakers in the contest, from Michael Jordan's Air Jordan IIIs in 1988 to Gerald ...

JB comes through with a versatile black and Cement Grey colorway of the CP3.VI . The Chris Paul signature features the accustomed Hyperfuse construction, as touches of white then provide further contrast to the black base. If you're into the new scheme, you can snag your size today th...

In conjunction with Marvel, Vans has now let loose a new collaborative collection, comprised of its Sk8-Hi and Era silhouettes. Here we get a look at one of three roll-outs from the range with the Iron Man Pack. Comic-style graphics captivate on the sidewalls of each the Sk8-Hi and th...

We're 28 models deep in the Air Jordan line now, and you're not going to find anything here that hasn't been said already. Yes, they make you feel cooler when you put a pair on. Yes, retros make you feel nostalgic. Yes, they are a symbol of prosperity. Yes, they're technically ahead o...

Nike and Kevin Durant are back this year with a new Aunt Pearl edition of the Oklahoma City baller's KD V signature. The inspiring iteration highlights appropriated pink branding and laces as well as Kay Yow branding to complement the Pearl base. Check back with us for release informa...

It is safe to say that the biggest sneaker news of the day yesterday was that of the North Carolina Tar Heels breaking out the "Blue Camo" AIr Jordan XX8 as they took on the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. And while we completely agree, UNC didn't...

As a part of Jordan Brand's upcoming 2013 All-Star collection , here we showcase new images of the Joker edition of the Air Jordan III . The glowing offering notes a mixture of black, green and purple hues, which of course nod to the famed comic book villain. The pair is to release on...

Tyga's understanding of the big picture is that of someone who has spent many years figuring it out, yet at 23, he has a future in front of him that is looking bright and likely filled with more diamonds and gold than his five years in the game have afforded him thus far. And as an ar...

Tonight one of the most-hyped games of the year is about to go down, LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant – arguably the two best players in the league right now. Not only have the athletic battles been epic, but the sneaker face-offs have been impressive as well, especially as of late thank...

Although Derrick Rose is still taking things one day at a time on the comeback trail, #thereturn is imminent. With that said, adidas continues to roll out new makeups of the former NBA MVP's latest signature sneaker. The adidas Rose 3.5 releases today in a colorway that's far from Val...

New York Fashion Week Street Style: Part V Behind The Scenes At New York Fashion Week: Rochambeau Fall/Winter 2013 Crushing The Dreams Of A Million Struggle Tinker Hatfields The Definition of Cooking Deficit Disorder Making Sense of the “Watering Down” of Maker’s Mark How One Alaskan ...

Coincidence? Who cares. Tomorrow you have a shot to send your boo thang to wait in line to grab you a pair of “Playoff” XIs or “Cool Grey” IXs in the name of love. If your girl is really down you might grabbing her a pair instead. This is an in-store re-stock only and they will be rel...

There are two smells we love above anything else: New car smell and new shoe smell. And gasoline, but that's kind of weird. Thanks to Shoepreme , we're able to combine the two (at least we think the shoes smell like shoes). Chris Brown was spotted sporting the air freshener recently, ...

You know how it goes. The squeaky wheel gets the oil. One bad apple spoils the bunch. Whatever overused phrase floats your boat, the bottom line is, sneakerheads get a bad rap for all the wrong reasons. Sure, we have some weird habits but doesn't everyone? On second thought, maybe we ...

Now, there is no denying that we have better knowledge of sneakers than we do of women, but this week being the one time of year that no guy can conveniently forget, we've decided to help out the sneakerheads in need. Yesterday we had Megan (@shegotgam e ) and Tina (@shoequeendom ) gi...

The Nike Air Force Max made its way back in to retail this January with an upgraded seamless upper and 2013 tacked on to the end of its original name. The lead colorway of Black/Wolf Grey-White-Cool Grey is very similar to the original Black/Grey-White color released in 1993 and donne...

For their latest episode, Rick and Ro of Burn Rubber delve into their respective hustles as well as hit up a Big Sean show in Detroit. Frank The Butcher also makes a guest appearance in the installment, as you will then see the crew discuss some upcoming collaborations. So to check ou...

With California's HUF having just recently let loose its first drop of Spring 2013 goodies, here we showcase one of the enticing footwear choices from the range. The brand's 1984 model has been draped in a woodland camouflage spread, then being tagged alongside with black H branding. ...

For the spring and summer seasons, Converse presents a pair of floral takes on the classic Jack Purcell . Each edition has been done up in washed canvas, noting floral detailing all-over the upper. The duo comes equipped with white laces, which match the midsole and toe cap accordingl...

To coincide with this weekend's NBA All-Star festivities, the Swoosh will be launching a new Extraterrestrial option for the Hyperdunk 2012 on NIKEiD. The customization selection accounts for a galactic-looking print on the upper to further adhere to the spacey All-Star theme. Expect ...

Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and while most celebrate with chocolate and pink champagne, the way to a true sneaker aficionados' heart is through footwear. To commemorate the lovey-dovey holiday, two single, sneaker-loving gals, Tina Nabati (@ShoeQUEENDOM ) and I, collaborated on...